In multiple functions of Android.bp, there is a possible way to bind to a privileged debug overlay service due to test or debugging code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:45:00 +0000

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Title Local Privilege Escalation via Debug Overlay Binding in Android.bp Debug Overlay Service Binding Privilege Escalation in Android
Weaknesses CWE-269 CWE-285

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:45:00 +0000

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Title Local Privilege Escalation via Debug Overlay Binding in Android.bp
First Time appeared Google
Google android
Weaknesses CWE-269
Vendors & Products Google
Google android

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 19:30:00 +0000

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Description In multiple functions of Android.bp, there is a possible way to bind to a privileged debug overlay service due to test or debugging code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Google_Devices

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Updated: 2026-11-10T19:20:09.823Z

Reserved: 2025-10-23T08:45:11.715Z

Link: CVE-2026-0169

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Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-11-10T20:17:20.403

Modified: 2026-11-10T21:46:32.010

Link: CVE-2026-0169

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Updated: 2026-11-11T16:45:21Z

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